Justin Richards | |
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| Birth name | Justin Mark Richards |
| Born | May 10, 1987 Chico, California, US |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Member of | Brighten |
| Formerly of | A Rocket to the Moon |
Justin Mark Richards (born May 10, 1987) is an American musician, singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for rock band A Rocket to the Moon. Before joining the group, he fronted the band, Brighten. Following the disbandment of A Rocket to the Moon, he joined country pop music duo Dan + Shay as a touring musician, as well as starting his solo career.
Early life
Justin Richards was born and raised in Chico, California. [1]
Career
Brighten and A Rocket to the Moon (2004–2013)
In 2004, Richards formed Brighten, along with his brother Jimmy and Alex Draper. [2] They released their debut EP, Ready When You Are in 2005, and were soon discovered by J.T. Woodruff who signed them to his label, Carbon Copy Media. [3] On March 20, 2007, the group released their debut studio album, King vs Queen. [4]
Solo career, Dan + Shay and return of Brighten (2013–present)
Personal life
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
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| Wildfire |
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with A Rocket to the Moon
- On Your Side (2009)
- Wild & Free (2013)
References
- ^ Liza Anderson (December 6, 2023). "Spirit Music Nashville & 2 Mix Music Sign Justin Richards". Music Row. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Gregory Heaney. "Brighten Biography by Gregory Heaney". AllMusic. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Aubin Paul. "Carbon Copy Media signs Ivory, Brighten". PunkNews.org. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "King vs Queen Review by AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "Wildfire - EP by Justin Mark Richards". Apple Music. Retrieved June 30, 2024.